Charter Operator
Skillet Sportfishing

Member since June 2022 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(339 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 9 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 339 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (291)
Best Captain and Crew!!
Great stbsay ever!
Blue Marlin
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
69%
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Jennifer W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great stbsay ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM Trip on July 23, 2025
Captain John and Wes were super friendly. Brought my 11 year old son who is very shy, but they did amazing helping him feel...
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain and Crew!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM Trip on July 27, 2025
Today was my second time in four days with Skillet Sportfishing. And I will be back. Captain John and crew constantly work...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day of fishing and wonderful conversation!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 27, 2025
Family of 5 of us fished with on The Skillet with Captain John and Crew, Dave, including three generations of women, boy/girl...
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Susan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Didnโ€™t catch, but still great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM Trip on August 3, 2025
John and Grant were so knowledgeable, professional, had all the right gear and equipment, and were such a pleasure to fish...
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Ryan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So fun for the family!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour PM Trip on July 15, 2025
We had 2 adults and 4 teens. We saw lots of aku jumping, birds, tons of flying fish. We thought we might catch a huge marlin...
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